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Y766 XAE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,504 mi
Last recorded151,504 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 XAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 151,504 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 151,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 146,893 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 143,567 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 140,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 140,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 137,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 134,716 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 130,642 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low

Fail 21 Jul 2012 120,552 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion to o/s/r body sill

Pass 21 Jul 2012 120,552 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r body sill

Pass 23 Jul 2011 109,366 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,309 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 100,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 89,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 89,628 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 78,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres low on tread. n/s/f low on outer edge

Fail 21 Jun 2008 78,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres low on tread. n/s/f low on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2007 68,701 miles

front discs starting to corrode

slight crack on exhaust not blowing

Fail 14 Jul 2007 68,701 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs starting to corrode

slight crack on exhaust not blowing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,831 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 50,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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Y766 XAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y766 XAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y766 XAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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